Surgical Nursing Crossword Assign.

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Across
  1. 3. layer of skin closed with dissolvable material
  2. 8. pliable monofilament
  3. 9. contamination from patient itself
  4. 10. 1st drape should be placed on _______ side
  5. 12. side of suture scissors on bottom and beside knot
  6. 13. aware of ______ for proper tissue handling
  7. 14. retains 60-70% of strength at 1 week
  8. 17. contamination from team/environment
  9. 18. retains 50% of strength at 3 weeks
  10. 19. before close sponge count should include _________
  11. 20. middle layer, continuous or interrupted sutures
  12. 21. to be done to intruments and sponges before surgery and prior to closure
  13. 22. position of blade to handle
Down
  1. 1. 2nd drape should be placed
  2. 2. separate knots for each stitch/suture pattern
  3. 4. exposed tissue should remain
  4. 5. What should always be used to wipe top of vials prior to use
  5. 6. problems occur when _____________ happens
  6. 7. has slit in middle of drape
  7. 11. pass ringed-handled instruments facing
  8. 15. what should happen to sutures 10-14 days post-op
  9. 16. IV admins take longer from further ____
  10. 17. cauterize vessels or tissues